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Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?On June 17, 2022, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-11-22, which terminates certain provisions of
Update Applicable to:All employers in the city of West Hollywood, California. What happened?On November 23, 2021, we notified you that the city council of West
Update Applicable to:All employers and businesses with on-premises alcoholic beverage servers in the state of California. What happened?On October 15, 2017, Governor Newsom signed Assembly
Update Applicable to:All businesses with public indoor areas in Almeda County, California. What happened?On June 2, 2022, the Alameda County Public Health Department announced that
Update Applicable to:All employers with company vehicles. What happened?On June 9, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced an increase in the optional standard mileage
Update Applicable to:All employers with outdoor workers in the state of California. What happened?The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) published a reminder notice
Update Applicable to:All employers with private contractors What happened?On March 31, 2022, the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) issued a new Directive 2022-02.
Update Applicable to:All employers utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools to interview and screen job applicants What happened?On May 12, 2022, the EEOC issued long-awaited guidance
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S Department of Labor (DOL) has released new resources on workers’ rights to
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that the EEO-1 reporting requirements have now been extended. The new deadline for
Effective July 1, 2022, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
(This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state labor law
Update Applicable to:All employers in the city of West Hollywood, California What happened??On November 23, 2021, we notified you that the city council of West
As May 9, 2022 approaches for voting, employees may request that their normal work hours be altered or reduced so that they can alleviate the
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On March 1, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its guidance and answers regarding the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic’s
Update Applicable to:All clients who have active PEO contracts What happened?On March 25, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) granted a request by the
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?In our previous communication here, we informed you about an extension to the Form I-9 compliance flexibility. This is an update
(This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state labor law
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California. What happened?On April 21, 2022, California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA or the Division)
OSHA Launches Program to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards Update Applicable to:All employers with employees who work in locations that contain heat-related hazards. What happened?On
Los Angeles City Raises Minimum Wage Update Applicable to:All employers in Los Angeles City, California. What happened?In accordance with Section 187.02(d) of the Los Angeles
Update Applicable to:All employers with 20 or more employees working in or telecommuting out of the city of San Francisco What happened?On March 14, 2022,
Update Applicable to:All employers in Los Angeles County, California. What happened?On March 7, 2022, the County’s Chief Executive Office (CEO) announced that the minimum wage
Update Applicable to:All employers who use E-verify What happened?On April 1, 2022, the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will dispose of E-Verify records that
Posting Updates (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state
Update Applicable to:All employers with federal supply and service contractors and subcontractors that have 50 or more employees What happened?On December 2, 2021, the Office
Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On March 17, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is ending the COVID-19 Temporary Policy for List B
Update Applicable to:All employers covered by federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) What happened?On February 28, 2022, the DOT published in the
Update Applicable to:All employers in both the city and county of Los Angeles, California What happened?On February 23, 2022, the Los Angeles County Department of
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?On February 28, 2022, The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) published an updated guidance
Update Applicable to:All employers in the city of San Francisco, California What happened?On February 2, 2022, the San Francisco Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE)
POSTING UPDATES (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the
Update Applicable to:All employers with more than 25 employees in the state of California What happened?This is an update to our previous communication sent out
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?On February 17, 2022, Governor Newsom unveiled California’s SMARTER Plan, which is the next phase
Congress Passes Amendments to the Federal Arbitration Act Update Applicable to:All employers in the United State of America What happened?On February 10, 2022, the Senate
Update Applicable to:All employers covered by the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)/California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) in the state of California What happened?This is a
Update Applicable to:All businesses with indoor office settings, indoor mega-events, gyms, fitness centers, restaurants, and/or bars in the city of San Francisco, California. What happened?On
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?|In our previous communication, we informed you that California reinstated the indoor mask mandate from
Update Applicable to:All employers with more than 25 employees in the state of California What happened?In our previous communication, we informed you about the reinstatement of
Update Applicable to:All employers with 26 or more employees in the state of California What happened?On January 25, 2022, Governor Newsom announced California had reached
OSHA Withdraws ETS Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees What happened?On January 25, 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) withdrew
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California. What happened?On December 23, 2021, the California Department of Industrial Relations released a notice regarding the
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?On January 20, 2022, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board announced they would not consider the proposal
2022 OSHA Penalty Amounts What happened?The Department of Labor (DOL) has released its 2022 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalties that may be assessed on employers for
Supreme Court Votes to Stay OSHA ETS, Reinstates Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees, and all employers
Update Applicable to:All businesses in the county of Los Angeles and in the state of California that provide public indoor spaces What happened?In our previous
Update Applicable to:All employers in the state of California What happened?The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has revised and re-adopted Cal/OSHA’s COVID-19 Prevention ETS. What are the
Update Applicable to:All employers of healthcare facilities in California What happened?On December 22, 2021, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued an order requiring
CDC Updates and Shortens Recommended Isolation and Quarantine Period for General Population Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?|On December 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease
Posting Updates (This section provides you with an overview of labor law postings for this month. Note: many of these are included in the federal/state
“Ban the Box Act” for Federal Contractor Has Taken Effect Update Applicable to:All employers with federal contractors. What happened?The federal Fair Chance to Compete for
Update Applicable to:All businesses in the state of California provide public indoor spaces. What happened?Masks are required for all individuals in all indoor public settings, regardless of
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?In our previous communication here: Link, we informed you about new efforts to identify and correct violations of
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On December 16, 2021, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted to approve the second readoption of the COVID-19 Emergency
Federal Court Reinstates OSHA ETS Update Applicable to:All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened?On December 17, 2021, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
California Passes Law Expanding CFRA Leave to Include Parents-in-Law and Modifications to DFEH Mediation Program Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 27,
OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) Vaccine Mandate Latest Update: The following was provided by the trusted Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete Law Firm, which outlines
Effective January 1, 2022, minimum wage rate increases will go into effect for a number of states, cities, and municipalities. These increases will be applicable
Update Applicable to:All employers in West Hollywood, California. What happened?On November 15, 2021, the city council of West Hollywood passed Ordinance No. 21-1168 that implemented
OSHA Begins Process of Creating Standard to Protect Workers from Hazardous Heat (WORK IN PROGRESS) Update Applicable to:All businesses with indoor and outdoor worksites. What
Update Applicable to: All employers in California. What happened? On October 7, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 331 (SB-331) that builds on previous legislation,
Update Applicable to: All employers in California. What happened? On October 20, 2021, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) announced new efforts to
Update Applicable to: All employers with Medicare and Medicaid-certified healthcare employees. What happened? On November 5, 2021, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On November 4, 2021, the U.S Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health
Update Applicable to: All companies that provide automatic subscriptions in California. What happened? On October 4, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill No.
Update Applicable to: All employers with tipped employees. What happened? On October 28, 2021, The Department of Labor (DOL) announced publication of the Tips Dual
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Oklahoma Authorizes Tax
California Employer’s Record Retention Expanded Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 23, 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 807 into law. What are
U.S Department of Labor Announces Minimum Wage Increase for Federal Contractors Update Applicable to:All federal contractors with workers performing work on or in connection with,
Update Applicable to: California employers in the establishments of food and beverage, gyms and fitness, entertainment and recreation, and personal care. What happened? On October
Update Applicable to: California employers in the fields below. What happened? On October 5, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 654 (AB 654) into law.
Update Applicable to: All California agricultural employers and employers of essential workers. What happened? On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill 73 (AB
Update Applicable to: Employers in California with employees in covered health care environments. What happened? On September 28, 2021, the California Department of Public Health
Update Applicable to: All California employers. What happened? On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed the Assembly Bill 1033 (AB 1033) that will add parent-in-laws
OSHA’s Mandate-or-Test Emergency Rule Pending Final Review Update Applicable to: All employers with 100 or more employees. What happened? On October 12, 2021, the Occupational
Update Applicable to:Employers in the state of California. What happened?On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed the Senate Bill 639 (SB 639) to begin phasing
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 30, 2021, the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) announced an extension to emergency regulations 36.7 and
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed AB 1003 into law. What are the details? The law, effective
Update Applicable to:All employers in California. What happened?On September 27, 2021, Governor Newsom signed SB 606 into law. What are the details?The law, effective January
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Maryland Amends Flexible
L.A. County to Modify Health Order on Businesses Required to Provide Proof of Vaccination Update Applicable to: Employers in Los Angeles County with employees working
U.S Department of Labor Extends Joint Employer Recission Rule Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On September 20, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor
Extension to I-9 Compliance Flexibility Given by ICE Update Applicable to: All employers. What happened? On August 31, 2021, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Update Applicable to:All employers in hospital settings in California. What happened?On September 29, 2020, Governor Newson signed AB 2537 into law. What are the details?The
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On July 26, 2021, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) released guidance on “Long-COVID” being classified as
Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On June 15, 2021, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) published a technical Q&A document on “Protections Against Employment Discrimination
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Texas Amends Sexual
California Department of Public Health Issues Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers Update Applicable to:Employers in California with employees in the healthcare facilities listed below. What
OSHA Updates Testing and Mask Recommendations for COVID-19 Update Applicable to:All employers. What happened?On August 13, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and
Update Applicable to:All employers in California who operate or have employees in the facilities listed below. What happened?On July 26, 2021, the California Department of
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On July 30, 2021, the IRS updated its frequently asked questions (FAQ) for employer tax credits
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued an
Plan Ahead (This section provides you with an overview of current and upcoming laws that take effect) Law / Regulation Effective Date Chicago, Illinois, Amended
Santa Clara County Phases out Vaccination Tracking Update Applicable to:All employers in Santa Clara County, California. What happened?On June 21, 2021, The Santa Clara County
Acceptable I-9 Documentation Updated for Refugees and Asylees Update Applicable to:All employers What happened?On July 13, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the Refugees
Update Applicable to:All employers in Los Angeles. What happened?On June 24, 2021, Mayor Garcetti issued the Vaccine Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (CVL) Order.
Update Applicable to:All employers in Los Angeles. What happened?On June 24, 2021, Mayor Garcetti revised the Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Due to COVID-19 (SPSL) Order.
Update Applicable to:All employers in the United States. What happened?On June 23, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCIS) launched the H-2B Employer Data
Reminder: CalSavers Compliance Deadline In 2016, California Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1234 requiring the state’s Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board to develop a
June 19 Added as Federal Holiday Update Applicable to:All federal employers, and possibly those who work as federal contractors. What happened?On June 17, 2021, President
